ZIP 65897 (Springfield, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65897: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Missouri
Greene County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Greene County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on garbage-truck share.
ZIP 65897 at a glance: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65897: 3.0 in 2016–19, 5.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 2,708 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,192 people injured and 69 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65897 is I-44, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-65 (3), Mu-Sunshine St (2) and SR-360 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 68 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65897 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greene County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 9 |
| US-65 | 3 |
| Mu-Sunshine St | 2 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Sr-Zz | 2 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
| Chestnut Expy | 1 |
| Division St | 1 |
| Fairway Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 687 |
| US-60 | 174 |
| US-65 | 133 |
| Cst Kearney St | 121 |
| Cst Glenstone Ave | 102 |
| Cst Kansas Expy | 91 |
| Mo 13 | 90 |
| Cst Chestnut Expy | 78 |
ZIP 65897 at a glance
| Population | 2,613 |
| Density | 3,848 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 130 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 126 | -3% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 162 | +28% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 236 | +46% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 130 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 236. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65897
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65897?
Greene County has had 2,708 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,192 people and killing 69.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65897?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65897: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65897?
The worst month is September: 9.3% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65897?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65897 compare with Missouri?
Greene County records 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65897?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.